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Comparison: GT radial Sport Active 2 vs. Maxxis Victra Sport 5 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Singapore (GT) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, GT summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 has a better rating of 81% compared to 71% of the GT radial Sport Active 2. The first tyre test of GT radial Sport Active 2 was done in 2022, compared to 2020 when was the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the radial Sport Active 2 and the Victra Sport 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

GT
radial Sport Active 2
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Number of tests
5
20
Best position
#4
#4
Average position
12.2
8.5
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
61
78

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
71%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
73%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Wet Braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
57%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
62%
Wet Handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
73%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
87%
Wet Circle Cornering
GT radial Sport Active 2
51%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GT radial Sport Active 2
79%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
GT radial Sport Active 2
94%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
65%
Dry Performance
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
77%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
76%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Dry Braking
GT radial Sport Active 2
62%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
81%
Dry Handling
GT radial Sport Active 2
72%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
68%
Dry Lane Change
GT radial Sport Active 2
90%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
70%
Dry Steering Reaction
GT radial Sport Active 2
85%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
85%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
74%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
72%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Noise Exterior
GT radial Sport Active 2
88%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
83%
Ride Comfort
GT radial Sport Active 2
60%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Economy
Confidence
GT radial Sport Active 2
66%
GT
radial Sport Active 2
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
60%
Maxxis
Victra Sport 5
Rolling Resistance
GT radial Sport Active 2
68%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
70%
Mileage
GT radial Sport Active 2
64%
Maxxis Victra Sport 5
49%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2023225/45 R18View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2022245/45 R19View

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